Ingredients for 5 Cup Ambrosia Salad
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- Sour cream not found in this recipe (1 cup heavy cream is used instead)
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
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How to Make 5 Cup Ambrosia Salad
- In a large bowl, gently combine 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (undrained), 1 (11 ounce) mandarin oranges, 1 cup mini marshmallows (white or colored), 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, and 1/4 cup maraschino cherries.
- Stir until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
- Before serving, gently fold in the remaining 1/2 cup mini marshmallows. (Optional: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans for added crunch).
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
39g
Fat
37g
Carbs
4g